Yes on the 65
I think 70 plus team contests will happen before the 2011 season ends

I am hoping before 2010 ends.. The Golden Acorn-- Last CBBQA TOY of the year, lots to be determined and a contest (because of the number of teams) that could be worth some serious points towards the CBBQA TOY and Rookie Battles.. The Winner simply can over take anyone, or vice versa those on top can prevent anyone from passing them by winning it.. Some midwest teams will come also, to pat their KCBS standings for the year..

Entry Fee Early Bird = $295 deadline January 31st,2011 After $345 up until 3/11/11 Deadline one week prior to event..

Electricity available at $50 per team.. Must indicate on entry if electricity is needed (and payment enclosed)otherwise it will not be available to teams at event site... spaces are 20 x 40 max.. call if you need extra -- event cant hold more than 65 teams, this is bound to be the 1st event of the CBBQA year.. and based on last year, very popular.. This will be a TOY event and KCBS.

$345 without electricity???
I'm sorry, but these entry fees are getting crazy.

$295 early bird... $345 with electricity.. for $12,000 --largest purse in California... I'd be glad to charge the normal $250-$285 that everyone else charges for $3500-$5,000 dollar purses... Talk to the folks in AZ (Get your Pig on) about electricity costs-- $14,000+.. or Tom's over $6,500 if we get 60 teams.. Thats just 2 generators 74KW - 3,000 ft of cables, 15 spider boxes, 30 ramps and 75 pigtails

$295 x 40 Teams = < $12,000... Bu the way we charged $300 last year with electricity IBCA (which costs $1,000 less than KCBS to put on).. But everyone wants KCBS, everyone wants electricity... No one wants to Sponsor (with $$$) events... If you think is so crazy Bill-- be my guest and put on an event in Ventura, charge $175 and give away $10,000.. Try it, then let me know how it feels to loose $20,000 +.. I already know... By the way I am charging $150 for the 2nd event at Tom's.. $250 for the 1st-- that's $200 per event-- The Cheapest fee in California -- and giving away above average Prize $$...

$345 without electricity???
I'm sorry, but these entry fees are getting crazy.

By the way Bill "Qing for Kids" which is the #1 event in CA history KCBS (56 teams) had an entry fee of $300-- for $7,000 in Prize $$$... Maybe I should cut the Rotary events prize money in 1/2 and charge the same.. or adjust it accordingly to $500 for $12,000.. But since this is a 100% charity event and fundraiser for our local Rotary Club, I'll think I'll keep it at $295 Early Bird ($345 with power) and give you TWICE the Prize $$ of Qing for kids

$345 without electricity???
I'm sorry, but these entry fees are getting crazy.

One more thing -- HavaBBQ-- LAke Havasu.. starts at $300 + $60 for additional entries (just to compare prize $$) want electricity - start at +$50 all the way to +$150 depending on amps... So they are even higher in a state where things are cheaper than CA... + you have to travel there so add +$500 gas, etc.. you doint have to pay in So cal - If anything go bark at the other promoters.. My entry fees are amongst the lowest and my payouts are the highest in California.. and in all honesty, I am in the hole about $28,000 (Thanks to Mexico) this year, so unless I make $50,000+ organizing my events in 2011 ($22,000 for 2 years ---$11,000 per yr-- of very hard work avg..) 2011 might be my last year doing events, unless I get 3-5 big time $$$ sponsors..

I do not understand why event organizers feel that it is their obligation to provide electricity to every team at the event. Competition barbeque is an outdoor cooking activity and we're cooking in field conditions. As I understand it, electricity is one of the most expensive items to obtain for an event and even those events that charge the typical $50 fee can't even come close to covering the cost.

Henry, unless I'm mistaken, you've indicated above that power for Tom's Farm is going to run about$ 6,500 for 60 teams. If you were to charge $50 per team for 60 teams (based on your numbers above) that would only bring in $3,000 which isn't even half of the cost for the utility. That's a big waste of money in my opinion.

The vast majority of teams at our events are setting up their sites with canopies, not RVs. While I like having electricity at an event, the amount that I really need can easily be provided by a 12 volt battery. We cooked for two seasons with just that before we invested in a 2000 watt Honda generator, an item we now bring to every event regardless of whether power is on site.

Organizers complain that hard dollar sponsors are in short supply and teams complian that entry fees are too high relative to prize funds. I suggest that organizers keep their costs down by no longer supplying power and let those of us who want/need it provide it for ourselves. I, for one, would love to stop subsidizing this ridiculously expensive luxury through my entry fees. If economic times are so tough, let's tighten our belt and do away with this cost.

I do not understand why event organizers feel that it is their obligation to provide electricity to every team at the event. Competition barbeque is an outdoor cooking activity and we're cooking in field conditions. As I understand it, electricity is one of the most expensive items to obtain for an event and even those events that charge the typical $50 fee can't even come close to covering the cost.

Henry, unless I'm mistaken, you've indicated above that power for Tom's Farm is going to run about$ 6,500 for 60 teams. If you were to charge $50 per team for 60 teams (based on your numbers above) that would only bring in $3,000 which isn't even half of the cost for the utility. That's a big waste of money in my opinion.

The vast majority of teams at our events are setting up their sites with canopies, not RVs. While I like having electricity at an event, the amount that I really need can easily be provided by a 12 volt battery. We cooked for two seasons with just that before we invested in a 2000 watt Honda generator, an item we now bring to every event regardless of whether power is on site.

Organizers complain that hard dollar sponsors are in short supply and teams complian that entry fees are too high relative to prize funds. I suggest that organizers keep their costs down by no longer supplying power and let those of us who want/need it provide it for ourselves. I, for one, would love to stop subsidizing this ridiculously expensive luxury through my entry fees. If economic times are so tough, let's tighten our belt and do away with this cost.

I agree with Vince on the topic of electricity. Providing power is very expensive and unreliable. Would teams stop particpating if power was not provided but entry fees went down? Perhaps we shold take a poll.